Friday, July 22, 2016

Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. It's going to be very hot and humid here, so finding a cool and shady spot to lounge is the plan. Enjoy your own.(photo: days of camille. see more of her gorgeous photos of greece here)

This week's links. Enjoy. Earthy and EtherealTake a tour of a beautiful apartment in Maintz, Germany, recently redesigned by Studio Oink. Minimalist and airy, it has an ethereal quality that can perhaps be partially attributed to its interesting owners, a fashion designer and a priest. That's the apartment dining room above, incidentally.

Empire of DustFascinating series by photographer Amélie Labourdette of the abandoned building sites of Italy. Slightly surreal. A Fresh Perspective on the Psychology of ScentJessica Hannan of Berlin-based perfume brand Apotheke explains her emotional approach to scent — and develops a bespoke fragrance especially for AnoOther magazine. Fascinating.

Taste-Testing the History of the HamburgerFun article that recreates the culinary history of the hamburger — impress your family and friends with interesting facts (such as what went into the ancient Roman version of a hamburger) at your next barbeque.

Face Masks For Every Skin TypeManage acne breakouts and other summer skin woes with this helpful list of face masks for every skin type — normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive, aging and an all natural option, too.Raspberry Buttermilk CakeSimple to make, this lovely cake features fresh berries and is the perfect summer dessert. Definitely making this — and it would be equally as good with fresh strawberries or blueberries, too.

Admiring this pretty Stockholm apartment today, with its soothing mix of light natural woods and white, enlivened with touches of ochre, art and books. See more of this lovely space over on Husman Hagberg here.(via coco lapine design)

This week's links. Enjoy.Portuguese GetawayTake a tour of the fantastic Pensão Agrícola, a small six room hotel in a Portuguese fishing village. Built in 1920, it was originally a farmhouse before lapsing into neglect. Now restored by architects Atelier Rua, it's a lovely minimalist space brightened with traditional furniture and crafts.

Folk Art FashionStunning, vibrantly colourful fashion photo series inspired by Slavic folklore. Created by photographer Andrey Yakovlev and art director Lili Aleeva, the Moscow-based husband and wife team of Yakovlev and Aleeva.

Architecture With No LimitsHave a look at the surreal cityscapes of Stefan Larsson, where skyscrapers move and expand in a dreamlike world of buildings that act like living organisms. Hypnotic.

Magical Firefly PhotosFor about 10 days in the summer, Japan is treated to the wonderful natural phenomenon of fireflies spreading out through the country's forests, lighting up the night sky. Beautiful photos of this annual event.

Loaded HummusPerfect for hot weather suppers, this quick and easy recipe adds some delicious extras to hummus. Pita on hand and a big salad on the side and you're good to go. (photo: curious egg)

A modern Gotland cottage by the sea, made mostly of concrete and simply furnished in soft neutral tones. The result is surprisingly warm and tranquil — the perfect space to get away from city life and enjoy the stunning scenery all around. More here on Fantastic Frank.(via coco lapine design)